The “prosperous” divested after hearing:

“this crisis has reminded us that without a watchful eye, the market can spin out of control — and that a nation cannot prosper long when it favors only the prosperous.”

Speed | 01.20.09 – 4:47 pm |
Speed is quoting President Obama’s inauguration speech after noting the stock market crash yesterday.
[I may have this slightly wrong but as Ry told me the other day, “Difficult times are never dull.”–Joe]